Former Argentina striker Dario Benedetto has issues a come-and-get-me plea to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami ahead of the off-season in the MLS. The Herons are one of the best sides in the league and continue to attract top players from around the world, particularly those of South American heritage.Benedetto spoke with ESPN about his career choices, revealing that he is seriously considering retirement from professional football. The 35-year-old revealed, however, that he will keep his phone close-by in case Messi puts a call through to him to move to Florida."If he (Messi) calls me to play for Inter Miami, I'll go by bicycle!", he said (via GOAL). Benedetto has spent most of his career in Argentina, most recently playing for Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys, before leaving the club in October. He has played in France with Olympique Marseille and Spain with Elche, doing so between 2019 and 2022 for his sole taste of European football.Dario Benedetto has represented Argentina five times in his career, with his most recent appearance coming in a friendly against Venezuela in 2019. He played alongside Lionel Messi in four of his five appearances for La Albiceleste, with the Inter Miami ace only missing a friendly against Nigeria in 2017. Javier Mascherano's Inter Miami may look to recruit a new striker in the off-season as they have yet to renew the contract of star striker Luis Suarez. The club will likely look to sign a younger striker or stick with the duo of Tadeo Allende and Mateo Silvetti following their emergence as quality options. Former Chelsea star set for Lionel Messi link-up at Inter Miami: ReportsFormer Chelsea striker Timo Werner is set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for the 2026 MLS season, as per reports. The Herons will look to strengthen their squad after an impressive 2025 season, and they could turn to the one-time UEFA Champions League winner. According to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Werner's representatives have held talks with the Herons over a possible switch. The 29-year-old is expected to sign with Javier Mascherano's side after a move to the MLS fell through in the summer. RB Leipzig star Werner is set for a January exit, having played only one minute of football for the Bundesliga side this season. The Germany international will become the latest high-profile addition to the Eastern Conference champions if he makes the switch next month.